What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas, or a VAB petition in Florida) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (Texas) or Value Adjustment Board (Florida), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Florida property tax appeal deadline?

Florida property owners have 25 days from the date the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice is mailed to file a VAB petition (Form DR-486). TRIM notices typically mail mid-August, putting the petition deadline in early-to-mid September. The deadline varies by county and is printed on the TRIM notice itself.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas and several hundred to several thousand dollars per year in Florida (Save Our Homes locks in the savings for 10+ years). Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $49 for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. Ownwell charges a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save — meaning a $2,000 reduction costs you $500-$700 every year forever. We keep 100% of your savings.

What percent of homes in ZIP 32317 are overassessed?

23.7% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32317 (1,311 of 5,542 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Tallahassee ZIP 32317?

File Form DR-486 with the Leon County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

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ZIP 32317 property tax overassessment report

23.7% of homes in Tallahassee ZIP 32317 (1,311 of 5,542 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $1,000,048.

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5,542

Homes in ZIP

1,311

Flagged as overassessed

23.7%

$88,699

Avg overage / home

$340,043

Typical value

~$143/sqft

Your Leon County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 32317

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
7XXX BUCK LAKE RD	3,247	1961	$2,175,853	$464,321	$1,711,532	368.6%	$14,719
1XXX HIGHLAND DR	3,644	1960	$1,488,175	$521,092	$967,083	185.6%	$8,317
1XXX LAFAYETTE COVE RD	3,993	1981	$1,213,569	$570,999	$642,570	112.5%	$5,526
9XXX MONTSERRAT CT	8,117	2008	$1,729,080	$1,160,731	$568,349	49%	$4,888
1XXX BAUM RD	6,133	2001	$1,417,573	$877,019	$540,554	61.6%	$4,649
9XXX MONTSERRAT CT	6,686	2023	$1,347,648	$956,098	$391,550	41%	$3,367
2XXX FARMS RD	2,754	1983	$767,403	$393,822	$373,581	94.9%	$3,213
9XX OLD FARM RD	5,135	2021	$1,090,527	$734,305	$356,222	48.5%	$3,064
3XXX JEFFERSON RD	4,914	2022	$1,047,523	$702,702	$344,821	49.1%	$2,965
9XXX FARAWAY FARM RD	4,776	2022	$1,027,268	$682,968	$344,300	50.4%	$2,961
6XXX BUCK LAKE RD	10,009	2009	$1,773,056	$1,431,287	$341,769	23.9%	$2,939
1XXXX TURKEY ROOST RD	5,410	2005	$1,110,223	$773,630	$336,593	43.5%	$2,895
3XXX CHAIRES CROSS RD	2,264	1957	$656,368	$323,752	$332,616	102.7%	$2,860
9XXX FARAWAY FARM RD	5,582	2018	$1,108,613	$798,226	$310,387	38.9%	$2,669
2XXX JEFFERSON RD	2,154	2017	$614,414	$308,022	$306,392	99.5%	$2,635
6XXX BUCK LAKE RD	4,463	1962	$935,031	$638,209	$296,822	46.5%	$2,553
1XXXX TURKEY ROOST RD	3,739	2016	$827,934	$534,677	$293,257	54.8%	$2,522
9XXX TABB LN	3,746	2024	$823,035	$535,678	$287,357	53.6%	$2,471
9XXX FARAWAY FARM RD	6,696	2008	$1,228,427	$957,528	$270,899	28.3%	$2,330
9XXX TABB LN	4,706	2024	$942,764	$672,958	$269,806	40.1%	$2,320
1XX LITTLE WOOD LN	4,032	2002	$839,654	$576,576	$263,078	45.6%	$2,262
1XXX PEDRICK RD	2,360	1949	$598,498	$337,480	$261,018	77.3%	$2,245
7XXX BUCK LAKE RD	6,384	1969	$1,171,985	$912,912	$259,073	28.4%	$2,228
9XXX FARAWAY FARM RD	4,482	2024	$893,924	$640,926	$252,998	39.5%	$2,176
1XXX ARCHANGEL WAY	5,655	2019	$1,058,946	$808,665	$250,281	30.9%	$2,152

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Leon County, ZIP 32317. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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